To assuage those North Americans intimidated by the name Primitivo why not simplify and say it is Zinfandel. The wine is from the Apulia region of Italy. It is 100% Primitivo grape grown in limestone soil rich in iron. It was fermented in stainless steel and spent 12 months in oak casks. Aroma: Black cherryContinue reading “RKS 2026 ITALIAN WINE: A Primitivo from Tommasi not a Zinfandel from NAPA!”
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RKS Poetry Anthology (All We Get Are The Coffee Grinds): “The Untouchables” (COVID MEMORIES)
The Untouchables (COVID MEMORIES) Politico and medicos message is trust none All seen a potential disease carrying scum All untouchables Ground zeros of infection Police powers imparting lessons and obedience Like dogs on a leash Results of a bungled vaccination policy Canadian provinces blame it on the feds Everyone the enemy Imprison for “safety” atContinue reading “RKS Poetry Anthology (All We Get Are The Coffee Grinds): “The Untouchables” (COVID MEMORIES)”
RKS Poetry Anthology (All We Get Are The Coffee Grinds): “Cheap eats”
Cheap eats Bill and Mona went to McDonalds for the all-American meal Disguised hamburger with cereal Hamburgers and shakes It weren’t but minutes later until Bill was seized with the quakes And Mona began to groana Apparently the deal on Big Meal Had their stomachs screaming for an appeal for the inhuman squeal The painContinue reading “RKS Poetry Anthology (All We Get Are The Coffee Grinds): “Cheap eats””
RKS Poetry Anthology (All We Get Are The Coffee Grinds):”Russian “liberators” of the Ukraine Heard Singing a Nancy Sinatra Tune”
Russian “liberators” of the Ukraine Heard Singing a Nancy Sinatra Tune “These boots are made for walking And that’s just what they’ll do One of these days these boots are going to walk all over you” Robert K. Stephen
RKS Literature: What Can Art Speak of? (Albert Camus)
“Of what could art speak, indeed? If it adapts itself to what the majority of our society wants, art will be meaningless recreation. If it blindly rejects that society, if the artist makes up his mind to take refuge in his dream, art will express nothing but a negation. In this way we shall haveContinue reading “RKS Literature: What Can Art Speak of? (Albert Camus)”
RKS Literature: The Wretched Condition of the Masses (Albert Camus)
“The questioning of art by the artist has many reasons, and only the loftiest need be considered. Amongst the best explanations is the feeling the contemporary artist has of lying or of indulging in useless words if he pays no attention to history’s woes. What characterizes our time, indeed, is the way masses and theirContinue reading “RKS Literature: The Wretched Condition of the Masses (Albert Camus)”
RKS Poetry Anthology (All We Get Are The Coffee Grinds): “The historians”
The historians Contained in the pens The scribes of the rulers and victors? Attend to the justifications of the slaughter One by one or the thousands Throats slit and bodies thrown on the hooks Guilty historians white lie in the books Justify the hero crook Blind to the fact millions were sorely took by ITT,Continue reading “RKS Poetry Anthology (All We Get Are The Coffee Grinds): “The historians””
RKS Poetry Anthology: “What you have to look forward to or you’d best pawn that gold watch”
What you have to look forward to or you’d best pawn that gold watch You slave for the dignity the weekly pay affords Yes SIR! No SIR! The fortunate may have a pittance of a pension tossed their way Retire and read the paper all day And stretch that cat food all the way! RobertContinue reading “RKS Poetry Anthology: “What you have to look forward to or you’d best pawn that gold watch””
RKS 2026 Ontario Wine: Redtail 2020 Meritage from Niagara
Ontario wineries do well by Meritage particularly where Cabernet Franc is in the blend. This Redtail 2020 Meritage is 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Franc. Aroma: One might say a perfect blend of a “balanced” red wine. The essential aroma characteristics of each grape is identifiable but none predominate so if youContinue reading “RKS 2026 Ontario Wine: Redtail 2020 Meritage from Niagara”
RKS Poetry Anthology: “Merry Christmas”
Merry Christmas A lukewarm bottle of beer Or two Or three Just to ease into the propagated spirit And a can of beans with mock turkey loaf Climaxed with Johnny Carson On the fucked up black and white The gifts of life from Christ working in the aftershave department Blessing of the meek with MastercardContinue reading “RKS Poetry Anthology: “Merry Christmas””
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